Glenhelen Smither
Founder/Executive Director, Glenhelen Smither has a long history of service to the Shelton/Mason County Community through arts and education. Glenhelen was the originator and still handles all the firing of the Empty Bowls project over 18 years ago. This is an annual event sponsored by the Shelton Arts Commission, bringing the community together to produce ceramic art and culminating in a fundraiser for the local food bank raising nearly $25,000 to date. She has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and community through art instruction with the City’s recreation program, Olympic College and Shelton School District. She currently serves on the board of The Peninsula Art Associtation. She holds a Masters in Art Education and has been a professional artist for 46 years!
Don Winslow
President Don Winslow, originally from Port Orchard, Washington, graduated from South Kitsap High School and holds degrees in Business Administration from Olympic College and Western Washington University. He has twenty years of experience working in the private sector and he recently retired after working for another twenty-five years in the public sector for the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), most recently within the Economic Services Administration’s Access & Improvement Mobilization Team, supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. He previously served on the board and as a coach for the Sount Mason Youth Soccer Club (SMYSC) for twelve years and has served on numerous other community boards and workgroups. Don is married with two adult daughters and one grandson. His interests include drumming, billiards, gardening, reading, listening to music, monitoring current events, and spending time with his family, friends and numerous pets.
Lori Heinzen
Serving as treasurer, she is an accountant by day and community volunteer and outdoor enthusiast off hours. Lori has a love of being involved in her communities by volunteering in a variety of positions. She has served on Shelton Arts Commission, is a Big Buddy at a camp for kids that are survivors of sexual abuse, and many other community events. Her activities include kayaking, hiking, bicycling, photography, and gardening. She lives in Shelton, Washington. Her photography has been included in Shelton Rotating Art Gallery, Peninsula Art Association annual community art show, and has recently been chosen to have a photograph displayed on a power box in downtown Shelton.